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Hawks' Sefolosha says police caused season-ending injury

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Thabo Sefolosha of the Atlanta Hawks attacks the basket during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Philips Arena on January 25, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia (AFP Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

Atlanta (AFP) - Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Thabo Sefolosha on Tuesday said New York City police caused his season-ending broken leg when he was arrested in Manhattan last week.

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"On advice of counsel, I hope you can appreciate that I cannot discuss the facts of the case," Sefolosha said in statement issued on Tuesday.

"Those questions will be answered by my attorney in a court of law.